QUEENS · 406 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on 53 Avenue in Queens, at the address 406, presents a challenging environment, reflected in its poor grade of F, the lowest possible. Residents here are plagued by persistent issues that significantly impact their quality of life. Illegal parking is a rampant problem, with 676 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways (227 complaints) and even blocked hydrants (326 complaints), which poses a significant fire safety hazard. Noise pollution is another major concern, with 108 complaints about residential noise and 87 about street and sidewalk noise, including frequent disturbances from loud music and parties (165 complaints).
The street's condition is poor, with 59 complaints about potholes (36 complaints) and damaged trees (30 complaints). Accessibility issues are also prevalent, with complaints about no access (169), partial access (58), and blocked crosswalks (53). Abandoned and derelict vehicles (52 and 29 complaints, respectively) further clutter the streetscape, while heat and water system issues (36 each) indicate inadequate services in some residences.
Nearby streets share similar struggles, with 97 Place and 98 Place both graded F, suggesting a broader neighborhood-wide issue. While Christie Avenue has a better grade of C, and green spaces like Simeone Park and Sparrows Nest Community Garden fare well with grades of B and A respectively, the proximity of these troubled streets casts a long shadow over the neighborhood's overall livability.
In terms of crime, the street has seen 16 felonies, 30 misdemeanors, and 9 violations, with assault-related offenses (10), petit larceny (6), harassment (6), and grand larceny (4) being the most common. This high crime rate, coupled with the persistent quality-of-life issues, makes 53 Avenue a challenging place to call home.
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| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 986 | |
| Noise | 230 | |
| Maintenance | 73 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 86 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 28 | |
| Street Condition | 90 | |
| Safety | 30 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 60 | |
| Water/Sewer | 52 | |
| Air Quality | 20 | |
| Other | 110 | |
| Total | 1765 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 16 |
| Misdemeanors | 30 |
| Violations | 9 |
| Total | 55 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 103-20 53 Avenue | 31.2 | 56 |
| 86-37 53 Avenue | 42.1 | 38 |
| 53 Avenue | 43.0 | 179 |
| 241-06 53 Avenue | 71.4 | 7 |
| 108-16 53 Avenue | 73.3 | 31 |
| 105-21 53 Avenue | 73.3 | 55 |
| 104-19 53 Avenue | 76.6 | 7 |
| 84-20 53 Avenue | 79.6 | 21 |
| 90-49 53 Avenue | 82.0 | 92 |
| 108-36 53 Avenue | 82.6 | 22 |